A former SEC markets director is now leading a firm that tokenizes stocks and funds — as it prepares to go public with $3.85 billion in assets

Securitize, a platform that converts traditional financial assets into blockchain-based tokens, now has $3.85 billion in distributed asset value as of March 2026 — and is positioning for public markets under the leadership of a former top SEC regulator. Brett Redfearn, who once directed the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets, has been named president and board member just as the firm advances plans to go public via a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. His appointment is not symbolic. It’s a strategic reinforcement of regulatory legitimacy at a moment when oversight of digital assets remains unsettled. Redfearn brings decade-long stints at JPMorgan and the SEC, followed by a role as head of capital markets at Coinbase — a blend of institutional and crypto-native experience. At Securitize, he will help expand capabilities in asset issuance, trading, and fund administration. The firm specializes in tokenizing investment funds and private credit, converting them into digital assets that settle faster and trade more efficiently than their legacy counterparts. The broader trend is measurable: tokenized equities alone surpassed $1 billion in onchain valuation around the same time. As financial infrastructure migrates toward blockchains, Securitize is not just building the tools — it’s securing the trust of traditional finance by installing one of its own at the helm.